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Definition of Polygenic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes.

Definition of Polygenic

1. a. Of or relating to polygeny; polygenetic.

Definition of Polygenic

1. Adjective. (genetics) controlled by the interaction of more than one gene ¹

2. Adjective. (mathematics of a function) having an infinite number of derivatives at a point (otherwise it is monogenic) ¹

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Definition of Polygenic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Polygenic

1. Pertaining to the combined action of alleles of more than one gene. Height is an example of a polygenic trait, as are predispositions to different types of heart disease. Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce (14 Nov 1997)

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